asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of housing stock in the south region requires repairs estimated to cost over £2,500.

The Northern Ireland house condition survey 1984, published by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, estimated that 26·5 per cent. of the total dwelling stock in the executive's south region requires repairs estimated to cost over £2,500.

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of the housing stock in the south region is regarded as unfit for human habitation.

The Northern Ireland house condition survey 1984, published by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, estimates that 11·5 per cent. of the total dwelling stock in the executive's south region was recorded as unfit for human habitation as defined by article 46 of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of housing stock in the south region lacks the basic amenities.

The Northern Ireland house condition survey 1984, published by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive estimates that 10·8 per cent. of the total dwelling stock in the executive south region lacks at least one basic amenity.